On September 21st, in the afternoon, the Qle100x Challenge Tour of Shanghai Stage 8 cycling event successfully concluded on the "Orange Island" of Chongming Island. Unlike previous events, this time, in addition to the group ride, a 10km ITT (Individual Time Trial) experience race was also arranged, making use of the North Ring River Leisure Trail on Changxing Island.
The 30KM group ride served as a warm-up, and the 10KM individual time trial pushed the contestants to challenge their speed limits. At 1:30 PM, the 30KM group ride started from the parking lot of the Qianwei 1966 Hotel in Changxing Island's countryside park, traversed through country paths, rode along the Yangtze River dike under windmills, and then headed west along Panyuan Road, ending at the intersection of Qingcaosha Road and the North Ring River Leisure Trail.
Following this was the much-anticipated and exciting 10km ITT (Individual Time Trial) experience race. The North Ring River Leisure Trail, closed to motor vehicles, seemed tailor-made for the ITT. Windmills rotated gently in the breeze on either side, trees swayed gracefully, and the straight, intersection-free track was both challenging and fun.
At 3:30 PM, the 10km Orange Island ITT experience race began punctually. Riders started at 1-minute intervals, racing to complete the 10km ride as fast as they could.
The No. 2 contestant Wang Weihua, who was visiting Changxing Island for the first time and experiencing ITT for the first time, spoke highly of the route and expressed a desire to participate in more similar events in the future. No. 4 contestant He Chujun, participating for the second time, was generally satisfied with his performance but candidly admitted that he was outpaced by stronger cycling partners.
The best result of the ITT was achieved by No. 1 contestant, 17-year-old Lü Chenlei, who completed the 10KM in 13 minutes and 28 seconds, with an average speed of 44.55 km/h. In his post-race sharing, he expressed hope that more young people would fall in love with this exciting sport like he did.
The event also received prize sponsorship support from "Lv You Jia" and "7Cycling Sport".
"Lv You Jia" is a tourism integration platform under Haoyao Group, dedicated to realizing the rural revitalization plan of Chongming, creating a travel experience that includes Chongming's boutique homestays, tourist attractions, food recommendations, study experiences, cultural creations, parent-child team building, and event activities. By showcasing from a new perspective, it aims to create a shining card in the process of rural construction in Chongming.
7Cycling Sport focuses on the world of professional cycling, connecting China and the West, and disseminating comprehensive content about professional cycling events, teams, riders, and the cycling industry and culture. For this event, 7Cycling Sport brought the most dazzling UAE team cycling caps and supply bags for the young riders, encouraging them to bravely pursue the path of professional cyclists.
The promotion of cycling culture cannot be achieved without everyone's joint efforts. Once again, we thank them for their strong support of this event.
Qle100x Club, with the slogan "Celebrate Every 100KM", aims to provide more cycling opportunities for young people and adults who love cycling. In the future, it will continue to explore and design events tailored to the local conditions, providing more opportunities for cycling enthusiasts to compete and communicate with each other.
Qle100x Challenge Tour of Shanghai Stage 8 Route Map:
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About Qle100x Club
Qle100x Club is an advanced cycling club newly established by the PLAYHARDERCLUB on March 25, 2024. It aims to promote continuous participation in cycling, providing a platform for cycling enthusiasts, especially young people, to communicate, learn, challenge, and grow through outdoor sports.
The club’s slogan, "Celebrate Every 100KM", means that we not only enjoy the process of cycling but also cheer for every breakthrough and milestone.
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